 BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... |
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| tygaboy |
 Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
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Hi World!
Let the games begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) As the title says, it's a '75 that's getting an LS3 (Cracker's "old" motor - thanks Tony!) and Boxster 6 speed. Also planned is zippidy doo-dah 911 front suspension with Boxster calipers all around. The rear suspension is getting 911 ebrakes, Tangerine Racing raised pickups and shock towers. I have plans to stiffen the chassis with a partial cage. Doesn't that sound like a great plan? I think so, too! BACKGROUND: I got this as a roller that was purported to be "dry and accident free". And it was! Except for all the rust and the place where it was hit. Yeah, yeah... But it's all good. The seller and I worked everything out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) But our little 914s are full of surprises and isn't that half the fun? So, first up is rust repair time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Let's begin with some pics of what I started with. Wish me luck! Wait, forget the luck, wish me SKILL!!! Attached image(s)  
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tygaboy BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3 Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
Retroracer Chris - your clean dash look is somewhat reminisce... Sep 22 2022, 06:11 PM tygaboy @Retroracer Tony - great minds! Way back when... Sep 23 2022, 02:27 PM tygaboy Early, no vent lower dash pad is here and test fit... Sep 23 2022, 02:34 PM Retroracer That dash & badging look like the dogs bollock... Sep 23 2022, 02:46 PM tygaboy How the sausage is made... Once everything about t... Sep 24 2022, 07:23 PM tygaboy I hit the panel with 80 grit on a D/A sander then ... Sep 24 2022, 07:28 PM tazz9924 You can do a brushed aluminum look by going up and... Sep 24 2022, 09:42 PM tygaboy On to the door panels where I worked up a couple i... Sep 25 2022, 05:21 PM tygaboy Or a metal panel with an upholstered insert? I act... Sep 25 2022, 05:25 PM nivekdodge Either one is gorgeous Sep 25 2022, 08:04 PM Mueller I forgot about that emblem, it’s been awhile. Ca... Sep 25 2022, 09:11 PM cassmcentee Lookeeen' Gooood
Sure you've thought abou... Sep 26 2022, 05:19 AM
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Sure you've thought abo... Sep 26 2022, 09:40 AM Superhawk996
You know me: always taking the easy way out! ... Sep 26 2022, 09:54 AM Cairo94507 I like the look of option 1 better, how it follows... Sep 26 2022, 07:12 AM tygaboy In keeping with the "no kill like overkill... Sep 26 2022, 04:59 PM tygaboy And speaking of console cover, I was able to compe... Sep 26 2022, 05:23 PM tygaboy Or this dash badge? Does it look too fancy? Mike... Sep 26 2022, 06:41 PM dstudeba
Or this dash badge? Does it look too fancy? Mike... Sep 27 2022, 09:46 AM Krieger I like the door panels black with no metal panels.... Sep 27 2022, 09:07 AM tygaboy
I like the door panels black with no metal panels... Sep 27 2022, 05:53 PM Krieger
[quote name='Krieger' post='3032694' date='Sep 27... Sep 27 2022, 10:01 PM tygaboy Depressed and with hurt feelings, I headed into th... Sep 28 2022, 01:05 PM tygaboy OK, OK. You may remember, I made these covers year... Sep 28 2022, 01:11 PM tygaboy A bit of trusty 3M spray adhesive, a bit of tac ti... Sep 28 2022, 01:18 PM tygaboy Next it was trimming for the door bar verticals. N... Sep 28 2022, 01:22 PM tygaboy One all but finished, rigid and removable, inner l... Sep 28 2022, 01:29 PM tygaboy Seat back in, passenger side mostly done.
Sharp ey... Sep 28 2022, 04:56 PM Krieger :poke: :beer2: Sep 28 2022, 06:18 PM Superhawk996 Can’t believe you covered carbon fiber with carp... Sep 28 2022, 08:21 PM tygaboy
Can’t believe you covered carbon fiber with car... Sep 28 2022, 10:44 PM tygaboy Playing with maybe running a pedal board to hide a... Sep 29 2022, 04:34 PM tygaboy Time to focus on some exterior improvements. Today... Sep 29 2022, 04:40 PM bkrantz Kinda nice, but for max points the carbon fiber pi... Sep 29 2022, 07:05 PM tygaboy A busy day at the Red Barn. First, I went after ge... Sep 30 2022, 05:55 PM tygaboy But then I got distracted by the interior and deci... Sep 30 2022, 05:57 PM tygaboy Next version: Smaller diameter with some added lig... Sep 30 2022, 06:00 PM tygaboy Squint and it's the same with the bottom chopp... Sep 30 2022, 06:01 PM tygaboy What to do? Well, when in doubt, stamp it! :s... Sep 30 2022, 06:07 PM Mayne Amazing work. As I saw the versions of the door ca... Oct 1 2022, 08:04 AM Krieger That last version looks good. I think it would loo... Oct 1 2022, 09:17 AM tygaboy
That last version looks good. I think it would lo... Oct 1 2022, 03:22 PM 914Toy This build is a class act :beer2: Oct 1 2022, 03:38 PM burton73 This is looking very good in my humble option. On... Oct 1 2022, 04:21 PM Krieger :trophy: That looks soooo good! Oct 1 2022, 10:34 PM tygaboy I've been watching too many of those hot rod s... Oct 7 2022, 04:23 PM tygaboy Then I fitted the panel under the vinyl and using ... Oct 7 2022, 04:24 PM tygaboy Then it's a simple matter of riveting the pane... Oct 7 2022, 04:26 PM tygaboy In the car.
As before, I think this will end up b... Oct 7 2022, 04:31 PM Mueller Chris, that interior is getting be next level. As ... Oct 8 2022, 10:18 AM Krieger Here you go flip flopping things again! :lol... Oct 8 2022, 11:03 AM tygaboy @Mueller - Mike, thanks much for the compliment. ... Oct 8 2022, 12:57 PM Cairo94507 @tygaboy - Oh hell yeah! That is a beautiful... Oct 8 2022, 05:18 PM tazz9924 god dang it i love this car. Oct 8 2022, 10:22 PM tygaboy After much behind the scenes head scrathing, desig... Oct 10 2022, 05:46 PM tygaboy I had a spare door that I used to prove out the po... Oct 10 2022, 05:53 PM tygaboy Here's the latch in unlocked position.
But b... Oct 10 2022, 05:55 PM tygaboy A few years ago, I was helping a buddy clean up hi... Oct 10 2022, 06:01 PM mgp4591 That's just damn sexy.... :wub: Oct 10 2022, 11:53 PM Dion Those door cards look sweet. Everything is tastef... Oct 11 2022, 04:33 AM cali914 Chris Porsche should hire you :first: :trophy: Oct 11 2022, 08:04 AM tygaboy Thanks to all for the compliments. Again, it's... Oct 14 2022, 07:29 PM Cairo94507 That looks terrific Chris. :beer2: Oct 15 2022, 07:10 AM tygaboy The winders just didn't look finished. So let... Oct 15 2022, 04:29 PM roundtwo
The winders just didn't look finished. So let... Oct 16 2022, 11:56 PM Craigers17 I realize that it's probably not really ... Oct 15 2022, 05:12 PM Andyrew Man those are works of art Chris!!!... Oct 16 2022, 11:34 PM Cairo94507 Outstanding work as always. Were my car more of a... Oct 18 2022, 10:10 AM tygaboy The pair done! :cheer:
Note the dimple ring... Oct 18 2022, 05:48 PM tygaboy Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so lon... Oct 21 2022, 02:10 PM Mayne
Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so lo... Oct 21 2022, 04:22 PM 76-914
Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so lo... Oct 22 2022, 09:27 PM tygaboy Window cranks installed. I'm happy with how th... Oct 21 2022, 04:18 PM tygaboy Here's a close up of the completed assembly wi... Oct 21 2022, 05:46 PM Freezin 914
Here's a close up of the completed assembly w... Oct 21 2022, 07:03 PM Cairo94507 I wish the stock window cranks were that well made... Oct 22 2022, 04:41 PM KELTY360
I wish the stock window cranks were that well mad... Oct 22 2022, 04:49 PM kerensky Those cranks look really nice - if the price is de... Oct 22 2022, 07:18 PM tygaboy Took the LS car to Sears Poi... er, Sonoma Raceway... Nov 28 2022, 10:15 AM tygaboy The end of an era: I've had more than a couple... Dec 2 2022, 10:23 AM roundtwo
The end of an era: I've had more than a coupl... Dec 2 2022, 03:48 PM Cairo94507 @tygaboy - Chris you are going to love not having... Dec 2 2022, 11:03 AM Rand You don't need any of any of that. Bro, keep d... Dec 2 2022, 07:08 PM tygaboy Merry, merry from the Red Barn! As we wrap up ... Dec 25 2022, 09:07 AM tygaboy OK, "At The Red Barn" is live on YouTube... Dec 27 2022, 09:41 AM Cairo94507 Very cool and glad you are sharing your work on a ... Dec 27 2022, 09:55 AM tygaboy With all the focus on the 914 Ferrari, I was feeli... Jan 1 2023, 01:49 PM Andyrew Looking good Chris!! On the road is better... Jan 2 2023, 10:17 PM mgp4591 I think she looks great Chris! I'm a funct... Jan 3 2023, 01:09 AM 76-914 Happy New Years to you Chris. Even in it's rou... Jan 3 2023, 10:27 AM tygaboy For anyone who hasn't followed this build and ... Apr 1 2023, 11:53 AM ChrisFoley :thumbsup: Apr 2 2023, 05:43 AM iankarr Awesome build and great video! So glad I got t... Apr 2 2023, 10:38 AM tygaboy With the car being accepted to display at Luft 9, ... Apr 6 2023, 10:12 PM sb914
With the car being accepted to display at Luft 9,... Apr 7 2023, 06:14 AM tygaboy Easily removable: carpet covered carbon fiber cove... Apr 6 2023, 10:17 PM Cairo94507 My understanding is Saturday the 29th is air-coole... Apr 7 2023, 07:44 AM tygaboy @sb914 [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/ind... Apr 7 2023, 08:09 AM Cairo94507 @tygaboy Hi Chris - Sorry for the confusion; I wa... Apr 7 2023, 08:13 AM sb914 That’s awesome Chris! Stoked your in.
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